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I was born and raised in the State of Iowa.  I obtained my undergradutate degree in Accounting at the University of Iowa.  Thereafter, I sat for and passed the CPA exam.. I then entered law school in Chicago at Loyola University.  Upon graduation, I established my career here.. I am married to Tricia and I have two children, Colin and Erin.

Tom founded Shane & Associates to provide entrepreneurs legal counsel that understands the needs of growing businesses. After graduating from Boston College, cum laude, Tom obtained his JD from Suffolk Law School and his MBA from Babson College. Tom founded Shane & Paolillo in 1988, at its peak a firm of 46 attorneys on both coasts, in which Tom specialized in litigation & corporate law.  Tom began his business career as one of the founders of Faded Glory, the company that introduced the concept of pre-washed high “fashion” jeans to the world. He was instrumental in both the establishment and management of the company. Tom was the co-founder, vice chairman and general counsel for Leading Edge Products, Inc., a pioneer in computer manufacturing that popularized the IBM clone strategy and which set the trend for the growth of the computer industry.  Tom has founded, operated and sold multiple companies including Wig Flair, acquired by US Industries (billion dollar public conglomerate), Faded Glory, acquired by a Hong Kong private equity group, Pioneer IBM clone marketer, (buyer NDA) and Shane and Paolillo, acquired by separate law firms in two of the three major cities it had offices. Tom founded Business Strategy Group in 1993 to leverage his combination of business, legal and entrepreneurial experience and skills. Tom has the experience and know-how to identify and help build companies in different industries with ground breaking products or services that materially help shape a market.

Kate Santon, of Santon General Counsel, P.C., helps small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs protect and grow their businesses. Kate practices in the areas of business entity formation, contracts, founder relationships, employment advice for employers, and brand/IP protection.. Santon General Counsel is a boutique law firm that provides business, transactional, and outside general counsel services to startups, small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits throughout California. SGC partners with clients from the outset to manage legal risk from a business-oriented perspective on an ongoing basis.. SGC provides legal services in the areas of business and entity formation, founders’ agreements, corporate compliance, contract drafting and review, risk management, negotiation and dispute resolution, employment advice and compliance, intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright protection, and privacy and cybersecurity compliance.. SGC’s fundamental premise is built on knowing clients’ businesses and industries and serving as a problem-solver, advisor and business and legal strategist. Clients receive the benefits of an in-house counsel without incurring the costs of a full-time employee or large law firm rates.. SGC's core values are to be efficient, to cultivate an environment of creativity and innovation, and to use sophisticated technology and systems to provide high quality and effective legal services at predictable rates.. Complimentary ConsultationSGC offers a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your business law needs. Please contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation regarding your business law issues or to arrange a business audit to evaluate the major legal issues your business faces.

I am the General Counsel for Promontory MortgagePath, a mortgage utility operating through three subsidiaries. I provide legal and business advice for MortgagePath and its subsidiaries' operations, with an emphasis on compliance, financial regulation, intellectual property, and information technology.. Prior to Promontory MortgagePath, I was Senior Deputy General Counsel at Promontory Financial Group, a consulting firm for global financial services companies.. Prior to Promontory Financial Group, I was an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins. I focused on securities regulation, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions and general corporate representation.

Experienced Corporate Law attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate Law attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.